A number of events are planned today to mark the life and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Here's a sampling:

-- A march and Mass is scheduled for this morning in Marrero. The march began at 9 a.m. at the Marrero Regusa Fire Station and was to end at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., where a Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m.

-- In St. Bernard Parish, an interfaith service is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Verret.

-- In New Orleans, the Rev. John C. Raphael will headline a memorial church service at 3 p.m. at the Second Free Mission Baptist Church, 1228 Burdette St.

-- And in Slidell tonight, the Rev. Anderson Henry will speak during a banquet at Living the Word International Ministries, 100 Caruso St. The banquet begins at 7 p.m. and costs $15 per person.

Meanwhile, a full slate of events are scheduled across the metro area on Monday, which is the formal holiday commemorating King's life and legacy.